Page Monitor

Name: Page Monitor
Rating: 3.5 (534 reviews)
Author: http://visualping.io/

Stays in the background and monitors web pages for changes.

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About Page Monitor

Page Monitor is a Chrome extension designed to quietly run in the background while continuously monitoring web pages for any changes. Originally released in 2015, it has provided reliable page change detection across many Chrome updates.

Update Notice

Due to Google's discontinuation of WebSQL support, the Page Monitor extension can no longer be maintained in its current form. Users are encouraged to migrate to the Visualping.io Chrome extension which offers comparable functionality for free. Detailed migration instructions are provided to ensure a smooth transition.

The upcoming Visualping extension update promises modern technology to enhance page monitoring capabilities directly within your browser. This extension remains a useful tool for anyone needing real-time notifications about changes on web pages of interest.

Extension Productivity Utilities

By:

http://visualping.io/

Users:

80,000

Rating:

3.50

(534)

Version:

4.0.2 Last updated: 2024-04-22

Creation date:

2017-08-16

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
*://*/
chrome://favicon/
unlimitedStorage
notifications

Size:

190.00KB

Email:

he*****@visualping.io

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 2,468 ▲ 179

Other rankings

#9819 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 17

#1 in monitor keyword 48

#6 in page keyword 68 ▼ 1

#44 in upgrade keyword 2 ▲ 3

#210 in version keyword 28 ▲ 11

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User reviews

Page Monitor was a highly valued Chrome extension known for its simple interface, accurate monitoring, and low resource consumption. However, reliance on deprecated WebSQL caused it to stop functioning after Chrome updates, leading to data loss and user frustration. Users also criticized a lack of timely developer support and communication. Many are unhappy with suggested alternatives like VisualPing due to usability and cost concerns. Overall, users view Page Monitor as the best tool for their needs, but recent technical and support problems have effectively ended its usability.

Pros

Simple and clear user interface loved by long-term users.
Accurate monitoring with ability to use CSS-style selectors to focus checks on specific page areas.
Light CPU usage during checks compared to alternatives like VisualPing.
Preferred by many over alternatives due to better customization and simplicity.
Worked reliably for years before recent compatibility issues.

Cons

The extension heavily relies on deprecated WebSQL, causing it to stop working with recent Chrome updates.
Data loss issues reported due to database corruption or incompatibility, leading to loss of monitored sites.
Lack of adequate developer support or communication regarding issues and non-English user concerns.
No ability to export or sync monitored sites, complicating migration to other tools.
Replacement alternatives like VisualPing are seen as inferior due to poor usability, limited free checks, and lack of customization.

Recent reviews

После проверки изменений значок (число) на иконке не пропадает, хотя при нажатии показывает, что изменений нет.

Вл*****, 2024-10-31

Расширение работает прекрасно, но с каждой проверкой потребляет больше и больше памяти. При проверках почти не жрет ЦП от этого и выбрал его. Visualping при проверках потребляет много цп, жрет больше памяти изначально и не позволяет проверить выбранный элемент проверки и вообще функционал более урезан.

Tr*****, 2024-09-11

How can I recover a list of the 250+ sites I was following?? I need to be able to import it into VisualPing. ASAP!

Ka*****, 2024-07-16

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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Page Monitor requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Page Monitor has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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